A hilarious and heartwarming fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi! This is the middle grade debut from acclaimed author Sabina Khan. Twelve-year-old Laila Habib has always been fascinated by her grandmother's stories of ancient jinn armies and monster-infested deserts stretching as far as the eye could see. So, when her father brings home his latest archaeological discovery -- an ancient amulet given to the great King Sulaiman that, as the story goes, gave him power to control the jinn -- she knows she has to see it for herself! But when Laila sneaks into her father's study and takes the amulet back to her room to get a closer look, she accidentally releases a funny-looking jinn named Jamshed who is bound to the amulet and has protected it for the last two-thousand years. Moments later, shadowy figures break into Laila's home, searching for the artifact. Jamshed is able to protect Laila and the but the intruders kidnap her father and grandmother, demanding that Laila hand over the amulet if she ever wants to see them again. To get her family back, Laila finds herself thrust into the middle of a centuries-long battle against Bilquis, an evil jinn queen determined to claim the amulet's power to control the jinn and bend them to her will. If Laila surrenders the amulet, Bilquis will surely release her family. But that will mean handing her absolute power. How can Laila choose between her own family -- and the fate of the world? Inspired by Islamic mythology, this hilarious and richly-woven middle-grade fantasy from beloved house author Sabina Khan is full of humor, magic, and heart -- perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpent's Secret. Praise forWhat a Desi Girl Wants: "A madcap romance. Lush and inviting." -- Publishers Weekly Praise forZara Hossain Is Here: Featured in The New York Times * "[Zara Hossain Is Here] establishes Khan as a powerful rising voice in YA." -- Booklist, starred review "Fans of Samira Ahmed, Tahereh Mafi, and Randa Abdel-Fattah will find Khan's powerful work timely and affecting." -- School Library Journal "Khan's examination of the legal difficulties many immigrants face on their road to citizenship, and the precariousness of the immigrant experience more generally, fortify this timely novel." -- Teen Vogue * "Khan unapologetically tackles prejudice in its various manifestations while simultaneously engaging openly with the complexities of accountability. A vivid account exploring issues many immigrant teens face." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Khan creates a gripping story line centering the conflict between prejudice and tolerance." -- Publishers Weekly Sabina Khan, author of The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali and many other acclaimed novels, writes about Muslim teens who straddle cultures. She was born in Germany, spent her teens in Bangladesh, and lived in Macao, Illinois, and Texas before settling down in British Columbia with her husband, two daughters, and the best puppy in the world. Visit her online at

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